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Joachim Meisner

German cardinal and archbishop of cologne, catholic cardinal (1933–2017).

Born December 25th, 1933 in Leśnica.

Died July 5th, 2017 at 83 years old in Bad Füssing (cardiac arrest). [ref]

Occupations
Catholic bishop, Catholic priest, Christian theologian, archbishop, transitional deacon, writer
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved